Customer Corner
The purpose of this section is to help anticipate or answer questions you may have with regard to different projects or questions with your property or yard.
On this section we post responses to some of the most common questions we receive from our customers or people searching and asking questions through our website on line. In an effort to provide our customers with additional care and service after the job is done, to lend a hand for the do-it yourselfer’s; or to assist those seeking helpful information -we hope this section may prove of value to you.
If you have a gardening question isn’t listed here that you may like answered quickly – your quickest result may be to contact the local horticultural center or free University Horticultural program hotlines. (Numbers listed below) If you are still having a hard time finding an answer to a gardening question or an aspect of your waterfall, drainage, any of our services or a property related question – we will do our best to answer your question through a response e-mail or phone call. If it is a problem that may be common to others, we may post the response here.
How to Set & Troubleshoot Your Landscape Lighting Timer
Installing and enjoying landscape lighting is one of the best ways to enhance the beauty and security of your outdoor space. Whether you’ve recently installed a new lighting system or are looking to troubleshoot an existing setup, understanding how your landscape...
Managing Common South Florida Insects to Protect Blooms
The following short list of insects can be thought of as more common in our area, and can have a detrimental effect on the health and as well, the bloom output of your plants and trees. This is not a comprehensive list of insects, not to speak of diseases that could...
Addressing Yellowing Leaves & Soil Issues for Healthy Blooms
As this article is part of a series on how to get my plants and trees to bloom better and to understand aspects of blooming and flowering production in plants and trees more, in an effort to be helpful to our clients and any reading, we receive most questions...
Improving Soil & Drainage for Optimal Flowering
When it comes to getting more blooms from your plants and trees, we’ve begun with the importance and aspects of sunlight. Next, we've noted the importance of what we can call the maintenance Basics for your landscape; fertilizing and trimming, a Xeriscape long...
Strengthening Root Systems for Better Blooms
When asking how to get more blooms and flowers from your landscape plants and trees, there is one simple tip that we will often repeat when giving people the shortest, best answer we can to the secrets of having a good, strong, long lasting landscape. As you can...
Understanding Plant & Tree Nature to Enhance Flowering
The common question, “ How can I get more Blooms from my Plants and Trees?” Is an expedition to say the least to look through the many different factors that can have an effect on the answer for your particular blooming plant or tree on your property. The simple...
Frequently Asked Questions
Questions from a customer in the design (and relates to maintenance) on the right plants and how to trim while thinking of how to have the new landscape look and in regards to the renovation landscape design.
On this section we post responses to some of the most common questions we receive from our customers or people searching and asking questions through our website on line. In an effort to provide our customers with additional care and service after the job is done, to lend a hand for the do-it yourselfer’s; or to assist those seeking helpful information -we hope this page may prove of value to you.
What is a Property Survey and Why is It Important for Landscape Design?
A property survey is a detailed document that outlines the boundaries, structures, easements, and other essential features of your property. Created by a licensed surveyor, it serves as a key reference for landscaping, construction, and legal purposes. Why Do We Need...
How To Hand Water my new Palm Trees that were just planted
https://youtu.be/ecrDQLaXEnk How to hand water my new palm trees? This is one of the most common questions we receive after a new landscape installation. It is a very important question as well. Unfortunately the question can vary depending upon a number of factors. ...
Drainage Quote Request: Information to Submit for Free Drainage Assessment
We charge between $150 to $250 to come out to assess the drainage problems of a residential property in Palm Beach County, Florida. Commercial property inspections can also be in this range and at greater cost, depending upon the...
How new residential construction can sometimes create new drainage problems on the same property
New Residential Construction Created a New Drainage Problem that did not previously exist before the new addition was built. The problem was created by a combination of less open area of the residential property to help handle rain and stormwater, concentrating the...
Landscape Care & Warranty Notes for Newly Installed Landscapes & A Few Main Important Points to Know
For our Customers : PLEASE NOTE: ANY WARRANTY RELATED QUESTIONS OR PROBLEMS PLEASE DO NOT TEXT, USE EMAILS ONLY! WE CAN NOT KEEP TRACK OF TEXT MESSAGES AS A COMPANY. WITH ANY EMAILS, PLEASE INCLUDE PHOTOS OF ANY QUESTIONS OR ISSUES SO WE CAN QUICKLY SEE THE...
My hedges have only been in the ground for a year and they are starting to thin, why is that, is something wrong?
Now, this question wasn’t asked to us, but it is something we see more often than we would like when re-visiting a property when called to trim or mulch or perform a clean up after the landscape has been installed for even 9 months to a year or so after we installed...
Landscape Design & Installation Articles + Videos
Landscape Care & Warranty Notes for Newly Installed Landscapes & A Few Main Important Points to Know
For our Customers : PLEASE NOTE: ANY WARRANTY RELATED QUESTIONS OR PROBLEMS PLEASE DO NOT TEXT, USE EMAILS ONLY! WE CAN NOT KEEP TRACK OF TEXT MESSAGES AS A COMPANY. WITH ANY EMAILS, PLEASE INCLUDE PHOTOS OF ANY QUESTIONS OR ISSUES SO WE CAN QUICKLY SEE THE...
Landscape Design Tool – Pinterest.com – A Great design aid tool for both us & our customers!
Helping pull together a landscape design or a larger project makeover for those with busy schedules that have a hard time getting together – or – for those who are Out of Towners Green, simple, low maintenance landscape design for front yard. One tool that we’ve been...
Getting Your Project Started! We provide a wide range of services to enhance your property
Small Projects From small project cleanups and plantings to full property layouts and landscape designs. Universal Landscape, Inc. provides a wide range of services to enhance your property. Property Layouts, Landscape Designs & Installations, Waterfalls Whether...
New Artificial Turf Installations, a variety of different options for different applications
The first question many may have: Is Artificial Turf the right choice for me? Let’s start off with those who are struggling to keep a regular natural lawn and it is an ongoing losing battle for some. There are some conditions which make it very difficult to keep a...
Steps Needed when Renovating your Landscape & your HOA Controls your Irrigation system
If your HOA controls the settings of what times your irrigation comes on and shuts off and how often it irrigates your property & your planning on renovating your landscape, a few important tips you should know to help make your new landscape project more...
Helping to Plan for a New Landscape Design or Property Makeover: 9 Basic Points / Elements to Consider
Some Brief, Basic hardscape & landscape design points that apply to any new or renovation style chosen and any budget 1) Function When dealing with the thoughts of a new landscape, hardscape design or a renovation, the first step in the process when working for...
Pool Project Landscape Designs & Installations Articles
Pool Landscape Projects: Showing Landscape Installation Stages During Pool Construction Process
Are you planning to build a new pool in your Palm Beach County home? Whether you're a new homeowner or giving your outdoor space a makeover, it's important to understand the steps involved in pool construction — and how landscape design can help turn your pool into a...
“If I’m building a new pool at my home, how much will my landscape cost me when the pool is done?”
This is a loaded question, which can have a number of different answers depending on your goals, property size and any existing or possible new issues that could occur from changes to the property. While we can’t provide an exact price on any work here of course...
Pool Construction Topics
Points to look out for possible damage to the landscape or pool finish during the final phase of pool construction In serving our customer’s, we have performed the installation of many waterfalls & landscapes dealing with both new and existing swimming pools. With...
Building A Pool?
Building A Pool Tips & Information Whether it is a commercial project or a residential one, many people are faced with some similar needs by the time the pool is done. Maybe you’ve heard about us from your general contractor or pool builder, received our name by...
Waterfall Articles
Waterfalls for Swimming Pools & Gardens Residential & Commercial
Check out this video showing transformation from start to finish of New Construction Pool with Real Rock Waterfall and Slide. https://youtu.be/BEgYthVD3M8 If you’re building a swimming pool with a waterfall, especially a waterfall with a slide; important things you...
Adding a resort Style waterfall, with slide and landscape to a new swimming pool
https://youtu.be/BEgYthVD3M8 https://youtu.be/UREt-PF10TA Looking to add a waterfall to an existing pool ? We hope this video may be of some use to you. This video shows the transformation of the pool and deck area from before, through the stages of the work, with...
Drainage Systems
Drainage Challenge, How to help stop storm water from entering your home with waterproofing
This situation where people have storm water entering their homes or buildings is one of the most troubling types of calls we get that people need help with. The drainage challenge, when water is entering into a home or building can create very significant damage,...
Drainage Quote Request: Information to Submit for Free Drainage Assessment
We charge between $150 to $250 to come out to assess the drainage problems of a residential property in Palm Beach County, Florida. Commercial property inspections can also be in this range and at greater cost, depending upon the...
How new residential construction can sometimes create new drainage problems on the same property
New Residential Construction Created a New Drainage Problem that did not previously exist before the new addition was built. The problem was created by a combination of less open area of the residential property to help handle rain and stormwater, concentrating the...
Drainage Work & Site Preparation
Helpful & Informative on Drainage Problems & Site Preparation Work Dealing with Drainage Problems – Understanding the main causes of poor drainage & points to help ensure proper drainage One of the main things we hear when we’re called to a property with a...